INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

The Spain data center market size will witness investments of USD 2.67 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.73% during the forecast period. The "Digital Spain 2025" agenda launched by the government outlines the country's digital transformation strategy, which is expected further to boost the growth of the data center industry in the country. The growing demand for managed cloud services drives investments in hyperscale data centers. Data localization laws in some Western European nations caused operators to construct their own data centers in Spain, increasing regional investment.

The Spain data center market is poised for expansion in the near future, driven by the anticipated implementation of 5G technology and the uptake of diverse IT services like cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence. The increasing digitalization of the country has attracted major international players to establish their presence in Spain. At the same time, the government has enacted various measures to promote investment in the country. However, the industry could be hindered by the considerable costs of operations and a scarcity of skilled professionals within the sector. Further, Spain intends to widen the use of renewables by promoting them in industry and heating, producing advanced biofuels and renewable gases, and achieving over 50% electrification by 2050. The country has initiatives like Hydrogen and Biogas Roadmaps, a self-consumption strategy, and a smart meter evolution to support this.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Spain has around 50 operational colocation data centers. Most colocation data centers are being developed according to Tier III standards.
• The Spain data center market has witnessed significant growth in recent years due to rising demand for cloud computing, big data analytics, and IoT.
• Increasing land prices and land scarcity in the FLAP market have increased Spain's development.
• The Spain data center industry benefits from 30 submarine cable landing stations that link the country to key global markets. Additionally, there are several inland internet exchange points.
• Major cloud service providers like AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle operate in the industry. AWS, for instance, is currently constructing a cloud region in Madrid with three availability zones expected to become operational in the coming months.
• Increasing priority on energy-efficient and sustainable data centers, driven by concerns about the carbon footprint of the data center industry.
• Many organizations opt for hybrid solutions combining on-premises data centers with cloud services to optimize cost and performance.
• Significant investment is being made in building new data centers and upgrading existing ones to meet growing demand and support emerging technologies. 
• As per Spain Digital 2025's plan to ensure nationwide 5G connectivity by 2025, major telecom companies, including Telefonica, Vodafone, Orange, and Masmovil, are actively implementing commercial 5G services nationwide.
• Regarding energy, Spain is well-positioned with abundant renewable sources like solar and wind power. With a target to derive 74% of the energy mix from renewables by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the Spanish government is making significant strides toward a sustainable future.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Spain colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Spain by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across states in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Spain data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Spain
  • Facilities Covered (Existing): 50
  • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 23
  • Coverage: 30+ Locations
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data center colocation market in Spain
  • Market Revenue & Forecast (2022-2028)
  • Retail Colocation Pricing
  • Wholesale Colocation Market
• The Spain market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some key investors in the Spain data center market are Aire Networks, Digital Realty, EdgeConneX, Equinix, AWS, DATA4, NTT Global Data Centers, and others.
• In 2022, the country witnessed investments from companies such as Equinix, Merlin Properties, Nabiax, KIO Networks, Best Wonder Business (BWB), AQ Compute, Atlantic Data Infrastructure (ADI), Digital Realty, Thor Digital, XData Properties(Iron Mountain), Aire Networks.
• Telecom operators such as Telefonica, Vodafone, Orange, and Masmovil played an important role in connectivity across the country.
• The migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud/colocation by local enterprises will play a vital role in colocation revenue growth.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Madrid
  • Other Cities
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Spain data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
  • Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Rack Cabinets
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• General Construction
  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & Commissioning Services
  • Building & Engineering Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Physical Security
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Tier Standard
  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Atos, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, Juniper Networks, and Lenovo.
• Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, ARSMAGNA, CapIngelec, Ramboll, Ferrovial, IDOM, ISG, Mercury, PQC, Quark, and AEON Engineering.
• Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, GESAB, Legrand, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Schneider Electric, STULZ, and Vertiv.
• Data Center Investors: Aire Networks, DATA4, Digital Realty, Edgeconnex, Equinix, NTT Global Data Centers, And Nabiax.
• New Entrants: AQ Compute, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cyrusone, Google, Merlin Properties, Microsoft, Oracle, Nethits, And Thor Equities.